# the poor man's wisdom is despised

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people despise the poor man's wisdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# his words are not heard

this can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they do not listen to what he says" or "they do not take his advice" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])